Senior Trade Adviser - Space, Cyber Security and Emerging Technologies ‹ British Embassy - 駐日英国大使館 ‹ Japan Guide - 2015

This is an exciting opportunity for a export promotion professional to work at the heart of the British Embassy in Tokyo to conduct research and to deliver support services for British companies seeking to trade in or with Japan

The purpose of the British Embassy (BE) in Tokyo/British Consulate General (BCG) in Osaka is to promote the British Government’s prosperity, security and consular interests in Japan. UK Trade & Investment Japan (UKTI) is central to the first of these objectives: we support UK companies with practical and tailored advice on how to reach the opportunities in Japan; and we build strong relationships with potential Japanese Investors in order to persuade them that the UK is the destination of choice when investing overseas.

The purpose of this role is to:

- Support the expansion of both the volume and value of UKTI Japan’s services to potential and current British exporters in the Space, Cyber Security and Emerging Technology sectors

- Lead the sector team’s operational delivery work including by example with free and charged business services (such as introductions to prospective partners, production of market intelligence reports and managing visits and events)

Main Duties

The main duties of this role are to:

- Report on Japanese policy and plans in the Space and Cyber Security sectors in consultation with Embassy Science and Technology and Political Section colleagues, with particular reference to the opportunities they present for UK companies;

- Develop and maintain contacts with Japanese companies in the Space and Cyber Security sectors with the aim of identifying business opportunities;

- Gather and present information about UK capabilities in the Space and Cyber Security Sectors;

- Identify other emerging sectors or technologies that would benefit from a strategic or campaign led approach;

- Delivery of client facing services, including face-to-face or telephone briefings, production of market intelligence reports, build an online system of “Business Opportunities” and webinars (online broadcasts).

- Generate new business through active pipeline management and horizon scanning of demand and supply.

- Be first point of contact for UK customers in these sectors

- Ensure honest but tactful evidence based analysis emanates from across the team

- Help implement a robust process for post-support evaluation and follow-up, including identifying and capturing so-called “Business Wins” (a measure of real-world outcomes as reported by the clients themselves).

- Secure sponsorships through self or others

- Deputise on input to policy

- As the digital lead within the Strategic Trade team, identify and introduce ways of working digitally which increase the impact of the sector team’s work, in particular by providing a regular stream of content and content opportunities to “Export to Japan”, an online portal

- Ensure compliance with UKTI and FCO Knowledge, Information Management policies and procedures.

- Play a full part in the corporate management of the British Embassy and in crisis preparedness activities

Requirements

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following key skills or experience:

• Fluent spoken and written Japanese: JLTP Level N1 or equivalent with at least 3 years experience of working in a Japanese speaking environment.



• Fluent spoken and written English: TOEIC 850+ points/IELTS Band 8.5 or above with significant experience working in an English speaking environment (a short English language written test will be held at interview)



• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office)



• At least 3 years experience in a business focussed environment

The following experience or skills are desirable, but not essential:



• Experience or knowledge of space and cyber security sectors

The successful candidate(s) must also be able to demonstrate that they meet the following competences at interview.

• Collaborating & Partnering (e.g. actively build and maintain a network of contacts to achieve progress on objectives)

• Delivering at Pace (e.g. maintain effective performance in difficult and challenging circumstances, encouraging others to do the same)

• Managing a Quality Service (e.g. ensure service offered thoroughly considers customer needs)

• Changing & Improving (e.g. spot warning signs of things going wrong and provide a decisive response to challenges)

• Seeing the bigger picture (e.g. adopt a wide perspective to align personal activity to wider organisational objectives)

• Achieving Commercial Outcomes (e.g. understand the commercial drivers that will influence private sector customers)

Other Details

Work/Life Balance: Verbal communication with British companies is expected on a week to week but not daily basis. This may necessitate calls in the evening, which could be delivered flexibly through Skype or other mobile work or home infrastructure

Our Values

As part of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) the Embassy/Consulate-General aims for excellence by:



• Taking responsibility



• Encouraging innovation



• Working together

Our values support a vibrant culture where all staff takes on stretching responsibilities, where ideas thrive and the status quo can be fearlessly challenged. We work together effectively with all our partners to make a greater difference for the UK

Benefit package includes:

• The job is being offered on a 1-year contract, subject to annual review



• Working hours: Monday to Friday, generally 0900-1730 with flexible working opportunities and occasional out of hours working required.



• Salary of JPY413,000 per month with 1 month bonus equivalents payable in June and December (Note: Subject to tax status, this amount may be reduced)



• Commuting allowance of up to JPY35,000 per month (paid on an actual cost basis)



• 24 days paid annual leave (calculated pro rata)



• Health Insurance and Employee pension (kenko hoken/kosei nenkin)



• Employment Insurance (koyou hoken)



• Excellent training and development opportunities



• Work-related travel in Japan/the region/to the UK



• Expected interview date is 16 April 2015. You will be asked to complete a short language test as part of the interview.



• Preferred start date: late May / early June 2015

To Apply



Please email your updated CV together with the completed application form, which can be downloaded from our website http://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-tokyo/about/recruitment, by 23 March 2015 to japan.recruitment@fco.gov.uk. Please clearly mark the position title and your name in the subject title of your email. Please send your attachments using the following formats only .doc, .docx, pdf.

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

The applicant must have work authorisation for Japan however if a foreign national, the British Embassy/Consulate General will support a visa application if required.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

The British Embassy/Consulate General is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy/Consulate General in Tokyo are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.